*** Click here or find episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. *** E128 - The Pointy End of the Boat In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we take a practical and lighthearted look at fly fishing etiquette, not just around other anglers, but with fishing partners, guides, and everyone sharing time on the water. From saltwater skiffs to drift boats, this
episode is full of reminders that good etiquette often comes down to awareness, respect, and being a decent fishing companion. At the heart of this episode is a simple reminder: be mindful. Whether you’re fishing the river, the lake, or the salt, your actions affect the people around you. Good etiquette keeps the day safer, smoother, and a whole lot more fun. Key Highlights: - Skiff Etiquette: We cover a few rules that should go without saying, including where not to stand, where not to cast, and why the push pole deserves a little respect.
- Understanding Boat Directions: When a guide calls out a fish at 12 o’clock, 8 o’clock, or anywhere else, knowing the “pointy end” of the boat matters. Clear communication can make or
break a shot at a fish.
- Sharing the Casting Platform: Whether the fishing is fast or slow, we talk about why it’s important to trade time fairly with your fishing partner and keep the experience enjoyable for everyone.
- Helping From the Back of the Boat: If you’re not on the platform, you still have a job. Keep fly line clear, watch for snags, take pictures, and help your buddy get the best shot
possible.
- Drift Boat Awareness: From hook sets to casting angles, we discuss how close quarters in a drift boat require anglers to stay aware of guides, partners, and flying flies.
- Music, Drinks, and River Manners: A little music or a cold beverage can be part of a great day, but only when everyone is on board. We talk about volume, moderation, and remembering that guides are working.
The Boro Fly Fishing Meet-up The event seemed to be a success. We had conversation, saw some friends, met some new people and ate pizza. Music City TU gave away some memberships while they also supplied the pizza. Tom and John from Music City TU were there early and stayed late. The staff at Tailgate Brewery were outstanding and keep pizza, beer and soft drinks flowing
until the end of the evening. Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us! E127 - Fishing the Clinch River In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we sit down with David Knapp and Pat Tully from Trout Zone Anglers for a Wisdom From the Guides conversation all about fly fishing the Clinch River in Tennessee. This episode has been a long time coming, and we dive into the river’s unique structure, food sources, flows, fish behavior, and the small details
that make the Clinch such a special tailwater. The Clinch is a river that rewards time, observation, and patience. From low water midge fishing to high water nymph rigs, from deep ledges and weed beds to sneaky frog water along the edges, David Knapp and Pat Tully share the kind of on-the-water knowledge that only comes from spending a lot of days rowing, wading, guiding, and learning. Key Highlights: - Two Confidence Flies: David and Pat both lean heavily on pheasant tails and midges, especially sulfur-style nymphs and micro tubing midges.
- Reading the River Bottom: The Clinch is full of shoals, ledges, weed beds, troughs, and midstream wood that can hold fish but also steal flies.
- Flows and Fishing
Strategy: Low water, one generator, and two generators all fish differently, and each flow has its own challenges and advantages.
- Clinch River Food Sources: Midges, sulfurs, scuds, sow bugs, worms, snails, caddis, sculpins, and even small rainbow trout all play a role in the fishery.
- Overlooked Water: Frog water, shallow edges, and slow flats often hold fish that many anglers walk past or spook before
noticing.
- Big Fish Stories: David and Pat share memorable stories about large brown trout, hard-fighting rainbows, and the ones that still keep them coming back.
- Local Stops: Pat shares a couple of favorite food stops near the river, including Valley Quick Pack and the restaurant near the weir area.
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